My submission for Illustration Friday's "contained" is a diecut card created for Holiday Season 2009. Notice how I contained the houses within this lovely shape. A little different and very fun to do. I love painting holiday work , especially cards. I enjoyed creating this subdued palette as well.
copyright 2009 Valerie Walsh
Love the snowy scene on this one Val!
ReplyDeleteOh, yes! I love the shapes you chose to follow, especially the curvy, contained branches of the tree. That's a beautiful soft glow in the night sky.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love how you did the tree!! Trees are a weakness of mine though. And the house looks as cozy as ever ;)
ReplyDeleteI love your work! And I love the music on your blog! It's from my era and sure took me back to hear it!
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for the nice comment on my IF:Contained piece. I'm glad you enjoy my blog. I took a huge break from posting anything, and hope to do something at least once a week, just to keep in touch with the world.
when i look at your houses, i always imagine what's inside and this kind of shape gives me the idea of space and friendly corners. i like fences, too!
ReplyDeleteLovely cottage with snowy setting. Even it's winter but i canfeel the warmness and cheerfulness within.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this awesome drawing:)
a really beautiful piece - the colors are so subtle and yet so stunning.
ReplyDeletebeautiful shapes and colors, too! i especially love how you made that tree!
ReplyDeletethe shape really works here, it's like a snowflake. like it lots. hugs.
ReplyDeleteLove the quite scene and soft palette!
ReplyDeleteThere is such a peacefulness in this illustration. This is the only snow I love. It's beautiful and so very soft and warm. I just want a cup of hot coco and look at this wonderful illo. Great work.
ReplyDeleteoh, very comfy-homey; that tree makes me so happy!
ReplyDeleteWow really cool composition! I just want to make myself small and crawl into that scene :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful again ValGal! Really nice home and oh so welcoming :)
ReplyDeleteVal, Lovely piece!! Good to see you!!
ReplyDeletekathy
magical. i love the snow.
ReplyDeleteSorry for repeating your words, but I do love the way you contained the houses within the shape :)The snow is great, too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful scene, Val!
ReplyDeleteThe tree looks like a church leaded window
Oh my word Val that is just fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, Bravo lady!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely lovely!!!
ReplyDeletehey Val, I am more than happy and honored to be added to your links - I have just added you to mine too!
ReplyDeleteHope you are enjoying the weekend.
It's wonderful, Val. It looks different to your other works and yet it's fantastic :)
ReplyDeleteLovely!! I love snow =)
ReplyDeleteWith all that snow all around I would dearly love to be contained cozy and warm by the fireplace in any one of those charming houses. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love snow too, but this morning at 6 am I was not fond of shoveling a run for sweet Henry. *:)
I, specially like the branches of the tree and how it contains the stars like a basket :-)
ReplyDeletewhat a neat and creative idea to make the house 'contained' by die-cuting the image!!
ReplyDeletelove it....
i admire how you never run out of ideas!!
this is a wonderful scene Val!!! I love it...
ReplyDeletepretty little houses clad with snow look so adorable!!
ReplyDeletelovely! reminds me of my house right now. we have tons of snow on the ground.
ReplyDeleteI love the tree in the background especially, great shape! happy new year!
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VERY nice! As always.
ReplyDeleteThis is very serene and graceful. I really like the lines of the tree in the background - makes me think of a butterfly wing!
ReplyDeleteLovely! Such a wonderful scene.
ReplyDeletekj loves val...
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Superbeautiful!
ReplyDeleteI always try to figure out how you do your pieces. This one doesn't look like airbrush, but I still can't tell how your rendered it. Beautifully done.
ReplyDeleteyour art is nice!
ReplyDeleteyour houses look so warm and peaceful.